- Enrollment
- 4,604
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chicago, IL
Orr Academy High School
Federal NCES profile for Orr Academy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170993005983
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orr Academy High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Illinois schools.
- #73 of 130
- high schools in Chicago · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 361
- students enrolled
Orr Academy High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orr Academy High School ranks #73 of 130 high schools in Chicago, IL.
School address
District: City of Chicago Sd 299 · Illinois
NCES ID 170993005983 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Orr Academy High School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 170993005983 · Chicago, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 18.1:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lane Technical High School (4,604 students)
Orr Academy High School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Orr Academy High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lane Technical
Lane Technical High School
4,604 students
- Taft High Scho
Taft High School
4,487 students
- Curie Metropol
Curie Metropolitan High School
3,099 students
- Kenwood Academ
Kenwood Academy High School
2,268 students
- Young Magnet H
Young Magnet High School
2,223 students
- This school 361
Orr Academy High School
361 students
What this shows Orr Academy High School reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orr Academy High School compares
Orr Academy High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 29% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in Illinois - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
93.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,699
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.8%
Hispanic or Latino 48.5%
White 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Orr Academy High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for City of Chicago Sd 299 reports $22,699 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orr Academy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Technical High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taft High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Curie Metropolitan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Academy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Young Magnet High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orr Academy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,487
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 3,099
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Chicago
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Curie Metropolitan High School
Standard public school
3,099 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Park High School
Standard public school
2,214 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Jones College Prep High School
Standard public school
1,954 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Mather High School
Standard public school
1,777 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Thomas Kelly College Preparatory
Standard public school
1,762 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Hubbard High School
Standard public school
1,710 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~361 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Orr Academy High School
How many students attend Orr Academy High School?
Orr Academy High School has 361 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chicago, IL. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orr Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orr Academy High School is 18.1:1, which is 29% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orr Academy High School?
The largest demographic group at Orr Academy High School is African American at 48.8% of enrollment, in Chicago, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orr Academy High School?
Orr Academy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Orr Academy High School rank among high schools in Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Orr Academy High School ranks #73 of 130 high schools in Chicago, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Chicago on the city page.
What other schools are in City of Chicago Sd 299?
Besides Orr Academy High School, City of Chicago Sd 299 also operates Lane Technical High School (4,604 students), Taft High School (4,487 students), and Curie Metropolitan High School (3,099 students). See the City of Chicago Sd 299 district page for the complete list.